
Learning the Names of Animals in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11
Lesson Plan: Animals
Subject: French
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 6 years
Topic: Animals
Sub-topic: Learning the Names of Animals in French
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Table of Contents
Toggle- Identify and name common animals in French.
- Pronounce the names of animals correctly in French.
- Use the names of animals in simple sentences.
Key Words:
- Chat (Cat)
- Chien (Dog)
- Lapin (Rabbit)
- Oiseau (Bird)
- Poisson (Fish)
- Lion (Lion)
- Éléphant (Elephant)
- Girafe (Giraffe)
- Tortue (Turtle)
- Singe (Monkey)
Set Induction:
The teacher shows pictures of various animals and asks pupils to identify them in their native language.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with common animals in their native language.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with pictures of animals
- Animal sounds recordings (optional)
- Animal-themed songs or rhymes in French
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Pupils already know the names of animals in their native language.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening skills
- Speaking skills
- Vocabulary building
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards
- Pictures of animals
- Whiteboard and markers
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Basic French textbooks for Primary 1
Content:
- Animals:
- Chat (Cat)
- Chien (Dog)
- Lapin (Rabbit)
- Oiseau (Bird)
- Poisson (Fish)
- Lion (Lion)
- Éléphant (Elephant)
- Girafe (Giraffe)
- Tortue (Turtle)
- Singe (Monkey)
Examples:
- “Le chat miaule.” (The cat meows.)
- “Le chien aboie.” (The dog barks.)
- “Voici un lapin.” (Here is a rabbit.)
Evaluation
- ___ means Cat in French. a) Chat b) Chien c) Lapin d) Oiseau
- ___ means Dog in French. a) Lion b) Chien c) Singe d) Tortue
- ___ means Rabbit in French. a) Oiseau b) Lapin c) Éléphant d) Girafe
- ___ means Bird in French. a) Poisson b) Lion c) Oiseau d) Singe
- ___ means Fish in French. a) Chat b) Poisson c) Éléphant d) Tortue
- ___ means Lion in French. a) Girafe b) Lion c) Singe d) Chien
- ___ means Elephant in French. a) Tortue b) Éléphant c) Lapin d) Chat
- ___ means Giraffe in French. a) Poisson b) Lapin c) Girafe d) Oiseau
- ___ means Turtle in French. a) Singe b) Tortue c) Chat d) Chien
- ___ means Monkey in French. a) Éléphant b) Lion c) Singe d) Girafe
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: How do you say Cat in French? A: Chat.
- Q: What is the French word for Dog? A: Chien.
- Q: How do you say Rabbit in French? A: Lapin.
- Q: What is the French word for Bird? A: Oiseau.
- Q: How do you say Fish in French? A: Poisson.
- Q: What is the French word for Lion? A: Lion.
- Q: How do you say Elephant in French? A: Éléphant.
- Q: What is the French word for Giraffe? A: Girafe.
- Q: How do you say Turtle in French? A: Tortue.
- Q: What is the French word for Monkey? A: Singe.
Presentation:
Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic (Fruits).
Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic: Animals in French.
Step 3:
The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show flashcards with pictures of animals and pronounce each name.
- Play recordings of animal sounds (if available) and ask pupils to match the sound to the animal.
- Use simple sentences to describe the animals.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen and repeat the names of animals.
- Mimic animal sounds (if applicable).
- Use the names of animals in simple sentences.
Assessment:
Evaluation Questions:
- How do you say Cat in French?
- What is the French word for Dog?
- How do you say Rabbit in French?
- What is the French word for Bird?
- How do you say Fish in French?
- What is the French word for Lion?
- How do you say Elephant in French?
- What is the French word for Giraffe?
- How do you say Turtle in French?
- What is the French word for Monkey?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark and provide feedback on the pupils’ work.
More Useful Links:
- Body Parts French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
- Simple Commands French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
- Learning the Names of Fruits in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
This lesson plan is designed to be student-centered, encouraging interaction and participation while introducing animals in French in a fun and engaging way.
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